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M256 VTM

1995 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,670 mi
Last recorded77,670 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Citroen Ax77,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM256 VTM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine954cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,670 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 75,601 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Fail 7 Feb 2011 75,601 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front inner wing corroded and holed

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

Pass 2 Feb 2010 74,561 miles

Oil leak

nearside front cv boot has slight seapage of grease, no splits found

Fail 2 Feb 2010 74,561 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front cv boot has slight seapage of grease, no splits found

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 72,039 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs slighty worn

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2007 70,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f inner drive shaft gater split

n/s/r brake has slight binding

How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?

Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
3,718
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
70,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 29,403
constant velocity joint gaiter split 24,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,047
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,801
Headlamp insecure 19,925
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M256 VTM is a 1995 Citroen Ax in Red with a 954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 77,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Ax fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 29,403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M256 VTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ax typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M256 VTM registered?

M256 VTM is a 1995 Citroen Ax, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M256 VTM safe to buy?

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